Lodge Farm, Bedingham, Lodge Farm, School Road, Bedingham, Norfolk NR35 2DB

The sale of Lodge Farm provides a rare and unique opportunity to build a new five bedroom house in a tranquil rural setting with adjoining land suitable for amenity, equine or agricultural use

12.898 hectares (31.87 acres)

Bungay 6 miles; 11 miles; Beccles 12 miles

For sale as a whole or in two lots

Enquiries to: 16 Upper King Street Norwich NR3 1HA Ref: Christopher Bond 01603 229312 [email protected] Hennie Hargreaves 01603 229330 [email protected] bidwells.co.uk Introduction The adjoining arable land can be accessed via Lot 1 as well will indemnify the Vendor against any breach of cross The Property extends to 12.898 hectares (31.87 acres) and as separately from Dulgate Road. compliance from the date of completion to the end of 2016. includes a derelict farm house and buildings (with planning permission to demolish the house and buildings and build a Lot 2: Arable Land 4.820 hectares (11.91 acres) as Registered Title replacement dwelling), amenity and arable land. shown shaded green on the sale plan The Property is registered with HM Land Registry under title The agricultural land is situated to the west of the buildings number NK452377 and NK306292. Situation and access in a single field extending to 4.820 hectares (11.91 acres) Lodge Farm is located just outside the rural village of as shown shaded green on the attached plan. The land is Environmental Designations Bedingham, approximately 11 miles south of the city of Grade 3 and is classified as the Beccles 1 series which is a The land is designated as within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone Norwich. slowly permeable, seasonally waterlogged, fine loamy over (NVZ). The Property is set in a quiet, rural location, approximately clay soil suitable for winter cereals, some potatoes and The moated site is on the Historic Environment Record - 4 miles from the A143, providing good access to Ipswich grassland. No: 10204. Although not scheduled, it is certainly seen as and Cambridge. The land is currently cropped with winter wheat and part a significant heritage asset. Lodge Farm House and buildings are assessed from the fallow. public highway via School Road, with the arable land having Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants and Rights of an additional access via Dulgate Road. Tenure and Possession Way The Property is available freehold with vacant possession The Property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of Directions on completion of sale. all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of From Norwich take the B1332 towards Bungay and, having way whether or not disclosed, in particular: passed through , turn right on to Church Road, Method of Sale - Overhead electricity lines crossing Lot 1. signposted Bedingham. Follow Church Road for The freehold interest is offered for sale by Private Treaty in approximately half a mile and turn left on to School Road. two Lots: The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge Drive through the village of Bedingham for approximately Lot 1: Derelict farm house, outbuildings, an and have satisfied themselves as to the provision of any half a mile until the road bends round to the left. Lodge Farm agricultural building and amenity land - 8.078 such matter affecting the Property will be on the right hand side after the bend. hectares (19.96 acres) shown shaded pink on the Timber, Sporting and Mineral Rights plan; Lot 1: Lodge Farm House 8.078 hectares (19.96 Timber, sporting and mineral rights are included in so far as Lot 2: Arable land - 4.820 hectares (11.91 acres) shown they are owned. acres) as shown shaded pink on the sale plan shaded green on the plan. Lodge Farm House is set in a secluded location just outside Planning the village of Bedingham. The site comprises a derelict Basic Payment Scheme farmhouse, outbuildings and an agricultural building set in The Property is situated within the boundary of South The land has been registered with the Rural Payments 8.078 hectares (19.96 acres) of land, as shown shaded pink Norfolk Council. Agency and Entitlements were claimed for the Basic on the plan. Payment Scheme in 2016. Planning permission has been granted (13 November The amenity land comprises pasture and fallow and is 4.82 Entitlements to Basic Payment Scheme are included 2015) for the demolition of an existing dwelling/outbuildings divided by hedgerows and tree belts into a number of fields. in the sale of Lot 2. No Entitlements are included in the sale and the residential development of one replacement The land includes a medieval moated manor site with wide of Lot 1 but Entitlements are available by separate dwelling, cartshed garage and associated external works. shallow water filled moats known as Nutyard. The central The replacement dwelling, a five bedroom house is to be negotiation, if required. island shows no sign of the old building. It is suggested this positioned on the footprint of the agricultural building to The Vendor will make reasonable endeavours to transfer could be the possible site of Bigods Manor. The site is extend to 274 sq m (2,949 sq ft) of living accommodation. the relevant Entitlements to the Purchaser(s) after wooded and overgrown, having been previously coppiced Please see attached layout plan. completion of the sale. The 2016 Basic Payment Scheme A condition of the planning permission is that the existing and principally inaccessible. Further details are available payment will be retained by the Vendor. The Purchaser(s) dwelling, Lodge Farm House, is to be demolished. from the agents. Planning Reference Number: 2015/1754 Full details of the planning permission are available on Tenant Right Viewing Council’s website or from the agents. There will be no payment for tenant right due from the Viewings are strictly by appointment through Bidwells. purchaser(s) and the purchaser(s) will not be entitled to Please telephone Hennie Hargreaves on 01603 229330 or Asbestos make any counter claim for dilapidations or any other Christopher Bond on 01603 229312. An Asbestos Survey Report was carried out in March 2016 matter. of the farmhouse and buildings. Copies are available on Health and Safety request. Plans, Areas and Schedules Given the potential hazards, we would ask you to be as Plans attached to the particulars are based upon the vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when Boundaries Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. making an inspection of this property. Please note that due The Vendor and the Vendor's Agent will do their best to The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have satisfied to the derelict nature of the house it is not advisable to view specify the ownership of boundary hedges, fences and themselves of the land as scheduled. the interior. ditches but will not be bound to determine these. The Purchaser(s) will have to satisfy themselves as to the Local Authorities VAT ownership of any boundaries. South Norfolk Council In the event that Value Added Tax is or becomes payable Cygnet Court, , Norwich, NR15 2XE in respect of the Property or assets sold, the Purchaser(s) Services t: 01508 533633 in addition to the consideration will pay to the Vendor the Mains water and electricity are available to Lodge Farm full amount of such Value Added Tax. House. There was a telephone service available when the house was last occupied. Norfolk County Council County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2DH Photographs Council Tax t: 0344 800 8020 The photographs in these particulars were taken on 5 June Lodge Farm House is currently rated as band F. 2016. The council tax payable for this band is £2,157.47 for 2015/16

Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Health & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting the property.

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